TO MAKE the case for a health system overhaul, general practitioners (GPs) from across the nation are coming to Canberra this week.
As part of the delegation supported by Australia's peak doctors' body, the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP), some 20 GPs will meet with various ministers, senators and members of Parliament.
RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins (pictured) said Australia's political leaders need to hear from GPs on the frontline.
"We are grappling with a critical shortage of health workers such as nurses, pharmacists, psychiatrists, GPs and more.
"The RACGP has brought a delegation of GPs from across Australia to Canberra so political leaders can hear about the challenges, and solutions from those caring for patients every day on the frontline," said Higgins.
She mentioned that with people increasingly needing more complex and ongoing care, the body is calling on more funding and reform in the next Budget to boost the GP workforce help improve affordable care for all.
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